List 18 Flashcards
abet
verb:
assist or encourage, usually in wrongdoing
He was not directly involved, but he did abet the thief in escaping.
Synonyms:
back
collude with
connive with
accessible
adjective:
clear; capable of being understood
The author’s writing style is accessible to many readers.
Synonyms:
comprehensible
penetrable
fathomable
acquisitive
adjective:
eager to acquire and possess things
The company has an acquisitive nature, always looking to buy out smaller businesses.
Synonyms:
greed
covetous
avaricious
amalgamate
verb:
merge or combine two or more things
Several companies amalgamated to form a corporate giant.
Synonyms:
fuse
coalesce
meld
attenuate
verb:
weaken or lessen in force or thickness
The drug helps to attenuate the symptoms of the illness.
Synonyms:
diminish
dampen
erode
augment
verb:
increase or make larger
He augmented his income by freelancing on the side.
Synonyms:
supplement
swell
amplify
aversion
noun:
an intense or definite dislike
She has an aversion to loud noises.
Synonyms:
abhorrence
loathing
antipathy
blithe
adjective:
showing indifference
His blithe attitude towards missing deadlines was infuriating.
Synonyms:
heedless
nonchalant
blasé
contempt
noun:
the feeling or attitude of regarding someone or something as inferior
The judge viewed the defendant’s lies with contempt.
Synonyms:
scorn
denigration
opprobrium
dawdle
verb:
move slowly and without purpose
If we dawdle, we’ll miss the beginning of the movie.
Synonyms:
linger
amble
dally
deflect
verb:
change the direction or course of something; make someone deviate
His compliment was an attempt to deflect her from asking more questions.
Synonyms:
sidetrack
divert
swerve
discount
verb:
regard something as being unimportant or incorrect
He discounted the rumors as mere gossip.
Synonyms:
disregard
overlook
give no credence
dissident
noun:
one who disagrees or opposes authority
The dissident was arrested for speaking out against the government.
Synonyms:
nonconformist
renegade
subversive
efficacious
adjective:
producing the desired effect; successful
The new software proved to be efficacious in managing our financial records.
Synonyms:
effectual
fruitful
constructive
equitable
adjective:
characterized by fairness and justice
The new policies aimed for a more equitable distribution of resources.
Synonyms:
just
impartial
egalitarian
erratic
adjective:
unpredictable and inconsistent
His erratic behavior made it hard to understand his intentions.
Synonyms:
turbulent
volatile
wayward
industrious
adjective:
hard-working and persistent
Sarah was the most industrious member of the team, often staying late to finish tasks.
Synonyms:
diligent
sedulous
assiduous
inform
verb:
give form or character to something or someone
Her upbringing in a musical family informs her unique approach to composing songs.
Synonyms:
characterize
imbue
infuse
irksome
adjective:
causing annoyance or irritation
The constant noise from the construction site was irksome to the residents.
Synonyms:
vexing
exasperating
grating
manacle
verb:
(used figuratively) restrain, limit, or secure something
Fear of failure can manacle your creativity.
Synonyms:
stifle
impede
hamper
modest
adjective:
unassuming about one’s abilities or not boastful
Despite his achievements, he remained a modest individual.
Synonyms:
self-effacing
humble
diffident
===========================
adjective:
limited in quantity or amount
John was able to live on a modest income because of his inexpensive habits.
Synonyms:
tolerable
unexceptional
scanty
noxious
adjective:
harmful; injurious
They were advised to stay indoors due to the noxious fumes.
Synonyms:
virulent
pernicious
vile
pernicious
adjective:
causing harm in a subtle way; deadly
The spread of misinformation has a pernicious effect on society.
Synonyms:
injurious
detrimental
deleterious
predicament
noun:
a challenging or awkward situation
The sudden rainstorm left us in a predicament, as we had no umbrella.
Synonyms:
plight
quandary
pickle
